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of 18”+ (47 cm) and the middle seats being even wider at
19” (48.3 cm). A four-abreast configuration for Business
Class offers a 21” (53.3 cm) seat width. A wide aisle
(around 20” – 50.8cm) enables faster passenger turn-
around at airports. The aircraft also offers the largest
overhead stowage in its class: one roller bag per passen-
ger. Another distinctive feature in its class, are lavatories
with improved accessibility for passengers with reduced
mobility

Potent Performer
The A220 is a clean sheet design incorporating advanced
materials for a lighter and more cost-efficient aircraft
and is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100 to 150
publication is anticipated in Q2 2022. According to the seat market. Both A220-100 and A220-300 variants are
spokesperson, for the average operator, this escalation powered by two Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G
will lead to 13 less light maintenance visits and two less geared turbofan engines, which have been specifically
base maintenance visits over the aircraft life. tailored for these two aircraft. These engines have a
bypass ratio of 12:1, which is amongst the highest of any
Comfort Factor turbofan engine in the world. ‘we keep on working closely
The aircraft is available in two variants, with the A220-100 with our supplier Pratt & Whitney to continue improving
seating between 100 and 130 passengers and the larger the engine performance and reliability in-service for our
A220-300 seating between 130 and 160 in typical airline airline customers while the fleet gains in maturity,’ the
layouts. The A220 offers superior single-aisle comfort spokesperson said.
with more personal space for passengers with up to
19” (48.3 cm) seat width in Economy Class and also has
large and panoramic windows (11in x 16in) which allow Airbus quotes the A220 Family of jetliners offering the
more natural light into the cabin. Full-color LED ambi- maximum operational flexibility and fuel efficiency with
ent lighting with customizable scenarios contributes to 25 per cent less fuel burn per seat and a 25 per cent cost
reduce fatigue at destination. The air in A220 cabin is advantage per seat compared to previous generation
a mix of fresh air drawn from outside, and air that has aircraft. In addition, the A220’s noise footprint area up to
been passed through efficient filters, called HEPA fil- 50 per cent smaller than previous generation aircraft. The
ters, which remove 99.9 per cent of air particles. The aircraft also features a low drag nose and tailcone design,
air in the A220 cabin is renewed fully every 2-3 minutes. the smallest fuselage wetted area as well as optimized
In-Flight-Entertainment & Connectivity includes, in-seat wing aerodynamics.
and overhead video display, in-seat power supply (ISPS),
wireless content distribution and Ku-band high-speed ACJ TwoTwenty
connectivity. Airbus launched a Business Jet version of the A220, the
ACJ TwoTwenty, in October 2022, thereby opening up a
The A220 offers the largest cabin in its class at 10ft 9in, new market segment: the Xtra large business jet. The first
which is equivalent to 21” wider than competition and the ACJ TwoTwenty was successfully delivered to Comlux
highest ceiling in its class. In its five-abreast Economy from the Airbus A220 Final Assembly Line in Mirabel,
Class configuration, it offers the widest Economy seats Canada, in early January 2022. The all-new business jet
is now at Comlux’s facilities in Indianapolis, USA, for the
VVIP cabin completion. This first aircraft is expected to
enter service with its owner, FIVE, in 2023.

Airbus is offering a signature flexible cabin catalogue,
ideal for private and business jet users, as well as great
cabin comfort with seating up to 18 passengers and
unmatched personal space for every passenger. Comlux
is the selected cabin outfitter for the first 15 aircraft.
The ACJ TwoTwenty is touted by Airbus as being an
innovative solution that combines intercontinental range,
unmatched personal space and comfort for each pas-
senger. ACJ TwoTwenty can fly up to 5,650 NM / 10,500
km and can fly on intercontinental segments for up to 12
hours, including routes such as: London – Los Angeles,
Moscow - Jakarta, Tokyo - Dubai, Beijing – Melbourne.

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